Omron NS12 Instruction manual

NS Series
Quick Start Manual

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Table of Contents
1How to install the softwares .............................................................................................................4
2How to operate with the PT..............................................................................................................6
2.1 NS12/NS10 Rear Panel............................................................................................................7
2.2 NS8 Rear Panel........................................................................................................................8
2.3 Starting the PT for the First Time .............................................................................................9
2.4 How to use System Menu.......................................................................................................11
2.5 Communication methods........................................................................................................11
3How to create a simple screen.......................................................................................................13
3.1 Creating a New Project...........................................................................................................13
3.2 Project & Screen properties....................................................................................................14
3.3 Explanation of NS Terminal memory......................................................................................17
3.3.1 The Internal Memory ($B, $W) ........................................................................................17
3.3.2 The System Memory ($SB, $SW) ...................................................................................17
3.4 System Settings......................................................................................................................20
3.5 Host Registration ....................................................................................................................25
3.6 Creating a screen ...................................................................................................................26
3.6.1 Screen Object list ............................................................................................................27
3.6.2 Screen example...............................................................................................................30
4How to debug a project..................................................................................................................35
4.1 Transferring Data to/from NS .................................................................................................36
4.1.1 Before Connecting...........................................................................................................36
4.1.2 Starting Data Transfer .....................................................................................................36
4.1.3 After transferring data......................................................................................................39
5Useful Tips .....................................................................................................................................41
Terminology...........................................................................................................................................43

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How to install the softwares
Please read the following remarks before installing any NS software.
• Do not install NS-Designer on a computer in which FinsGateway Ver. 2 and an
SLK, SNT, or SYSMAC Board are installed.
• If NS-Designer Ver. 2.x, Ver.3.x, Ver.4.x , or Ver.5.x is already installed, a dialog
box to confirm deletion of this version will be displayed. Click the OK Button to
start deleting this version. To exit the setup program, click the Cancel Button and
then click the Exit Button. FinsGateway will not be uninstalled by this operation.
• If FinsGateway Ver. 2 is already installed, always uninstall it before installing NS-
Designer. For details on uninstalling FinsGateway Ver. 2, refer to NS Series
Operation Manual (V074-E1-xx), page 2-6, section 2-2-3.
• Before installing NS-Designer in Windows NT, 2000 or XP, log onto the computer
as the administrator to ensure that system DLL files can be overwritten. If
overwriting system DLL files fails, NS-Designer may not operate properly.
Installation Procedure:
1, 2, 3… 1. Start up Windows 95, 98, NT, Me, 2000, or XP.
2. Close all applications before executing installation. Execute the
following files from the NS-Designer CD-ROM according to the
OS being used and then restart the computer.
Windows 95
a) Execute <CDROM>:\Update\401comupd.exe, and then restart
the computer.
b) Execute <CDROM>:\Update\DCOM\English\dcom95.exe, and
then restart the computer.
Windows NT , 2000 , or XP
Execute <CDROM>: \Update\401comupd.exe, and then restart
the computer.
Windows 98, 98SE or Me
No particular operations are required.
3. Place the NS-Designer CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The setup
program is started automatically.
If the setup program does not start automatically, such as after
executing uninstall, locate Setup.exe in the CD-ROM using
Windows Explorer, and then double-click the file to execute the
setup program.
4. The NS-Designer Setup Wizard will be displayed. Install the NS-
Designer by following the instructions in the Setup Wizard.
5. A confirmation message for using FinsGateway Help may be
displayed. Click OK.
6. When installing FinsGateway, the window for registering user
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organization.
After entering the information, click the OK Button.
A dialog box confirming the registered information will be
displayed. Check the information and then click the OK Button.
7. The FinsGateway Units for which installation is possible can be
selected. ETN_UNIT and Serial Unit, which are already selected,
are required for transferring projects to the PT. Controller Link
Unit can be selected only if there is a Controller Link Board
mounted to the computer.
8. The screen for specifying the installation destination will be
displayed.
Specify the directory in which NS-Designer will be installed. The
following directory is displayed as the default installation
destination:
Windows 95, 98, or Me:
C:\Program Files\OMRON\FinsServer95
Windows NT, 2000, or XP:
C:\Program Files\OMRON\FinsServerNT
After specifying the directory, click the Next Button.
(The window will not be displayed if FinsGateway Ver. 3.0 has
been installed.)
9. The window to specify the folder in the Start Menu in which to
register a shortcut for the program will be displayed. Specify a
folder in the Windows Start Menu folder for creating a shortcut to
FinsGateway. The following folder is displayed as the default
location for creating shortcut keys:
Start Menu\Programs\Omron\FinsGateway
After specifying the folder, click the Next Button.
10. Installation will be executed. During installation, the installation
progress is displayed as a percentage.
11. When installation has been completed, the FinsGateway version
can be upgraded. Click the Yes Button to start the upgrade.
12. When installation has been completed, the Finished Window will
be displayed. Select whether or not to restart the computer
immediately, and click the Exit Button to complete the installation.
13. Always restart the computer after installation before using NS-
Designer!
Note To uninstall the FinsGateway or/and NS-Designer, please refer to
NS-Series Operation Manual (V074-E1-xx).

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How to operate with the PT
The part names and functions of the PT are described below. In general, the PT can
operate via RS232/RS422-, Ethernet- and Controller Link (CLK) communication. The
host of the RS232/RS422 communication can be PLC, PC or Bar Code Reader.
Ethernet and CLK are used for bus communication and the purposes of use are
almost unlimited. In addition there is possibility to attach the video board to the NS12,
the NS10, and the NS8. It can be used for view the live video image from Vision
Systems camera or surveillance camera.
Also e.g. logged data and screen data can be saved in the Compact Flash memory
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2.1 NS12/NS10 Rear Panel
Expansion Interface Connector
Used to mount the Vi deo Input Unit or the
Controller Link Interface Unit.
Reset Switch
Used to ini tial i ze the PT.
The status of screen data, other
reg i stered data, and memory switches,
however, will not change.
Bat t er y C ove r
The battery is installed
underneath the cover.
Ethernet Connector
Used to connect the
Ether net cable. Uses a
10Base/100BASE-T
8-pin RJ45 modular
plug.
DIP Switch
Used to set the settings for
transmi tti ng data using the
MemoryCard.
Memory Card Connector
Used to connect the memory
card for storing and
transmi tti ng screen data, l og
data, and system progr ams.
Serial Port B Connector
Used to connect the host,
NS-Desi g ner, and Bar Code Reader.
Uses an RS-232C 9-pin connector.
USB Slave Connector
This is a USB Type B
connector . (It cannot
be used wi th NS Ver .
5.0 systems.)
USB Host Connector
Used to connect to
printers. It is a USB Type
A
conn
e
ctor.
FG Terminal
Used to prevent malfuncti ons
due to noise interference.
Main Circuit DC Input Terminal
Used to connect the power
supply.
Power Input Terminal Block Cover
Cover s the power input terminal block.
Serial Port A Connector
Used to connect the host,
NS-Desi g ner, and Bar Code Reader.
Uses an RS-232C 9-pin connector.

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2.2 NS8 Rear Panel
Expansion Inter face Connector
Used to mount the Video Input Unit or the
Contr oll er Link Interface U nit.
Reset Switch
Used toinitialize the PT.
The status of screen data,
other r eg is ter ed data, and
memory switches, however,
will not chang e.
Battery Cover
The batter y is installed
underneath the cover.
Ethernet Connector
Used to connect the
Ethernet cable. Uses a
10Base/100BASE- T 8-pin
RJ45 modul ar pl ug .
DIP Switch
Used to set the settings for
tr ansmitti ng data using the
MemoryCard.
Memory Car d Connector
U sed to co nn ect t h e m em ory c ar d
for stor ing and tr ansmitti ng
scr een d ata , l og d ata, an d s yst e
m
pr og rams.
Seri al Port B C onnector
U sed to co nn ect th e h os t, N S- Desi g ner , an d
Bar Code R eader. U ses an RS- 232C 9-pi n
connector.
USB Slave Connector
This is a USB Type B
connector. ( It cannot be
used with NS Ver. 5.0
systems.)
USB Host C onnector
Used to connect to prin ters.
It is a USB Type A
connector.
FG Terminal
Used to pr event malfuncti ons
due to noise interfer ence.
Main Cir cuit DC Input Terminal
Used to connect the power
supply.
Power Input Terminal Block Cover
Covers the power input terminal block.
Serial Port A Connector
U sed to co nn ect t h e h os t, NS- Desi g ner , an d
Bar C ode Reader . U ses an RS- 232C 9-pin
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2.3 NS5 Rear Panel
Local Bus Interface Connector
Used to connect to an Expansion Interface Unit.
(It cannot be used with NS Ver. 5.0 systems.) Current
Expansion Interface Units cannot be connected.
Reset Switch
Used to initialize the PT. The status
of screen data, other registered data,
and memory switches, however, will
not change.
Serial Port A Connector
Used to connect the host, NS - Designer,
and Bar Code Reader.
Uses an RS - 232C 9-
pin connector.
Battery Cover
The battery is installed
underneath the cover.
DIP Switch
Used to set the settings for
transmitting data using the
Memory Card.
Memory Card Connector
Used to connect the memory card for
storing and transmitting screen data, log
data, and system programs.
Serial Port B Connector
Used to connect the host, NS -Designer,
and Bar Code Reader. Uses anRS-232C 9-
pin connector.
Power Supply Input Terminals
Used to connect
the power supply.
Ethernet Connector
Used to connect the Ethernet cable.
Uses a 10Base -T/100Base-T 8-pin
m
odular plug.
USB Slave Connector
This is a USB Type B connector.
(It cannot be used with NS Ver. 5.0
sys
tems.)
FG Terminal
Used to prevent malfunctions
due to noise interference.
2.4 Starting the PT for the First Time
Always perform the following operations when turning ON the PT for the first time
after purchase.
A. Select the operating language.
B. Format the screen data area.
C. Set the date and time.
Operate according to the following conditions.
1. When the power is turned ON to the PT, the error message will be displayed.
Press the OK Button.
2.The System Menu will be displayed. Almost all texts are Japanese. You should see
the language selection box on the lower right (Select Language). Select English
and press the [Write] button. The question window will appear. Press the left
button, which means YES (text is Japanese). The completed message will
appear so press [OK] button. Now all texts should be in English. See the picture
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3. You are already in the [Initialize] tab (the first tab). Press the [Screen Data Area]
button.
4. The warning message will be displayed. Press the Yes Button to format the
screen data. Do not turn OFF the power while formatting is in progress.
The time required for formatting depends on PT model The NS8 finishes
formatting instantly.
5. When formatting has been completed, the message will be displayed. Press the
OK Button.
6. Select the [PT Settings] tab. Set the time and date.
7. Press the date display area under the heading "Calendar Check". A dialog box
will be displayed. Input the date in yyyy/mm/dd format.
Example: Enter January 1st, 2000 as 2000.1.1.
8. Press the time display area under the heading "Calendar Check". A dialog box
will be displayed. Input the time using a 24-hour clock in hours/minutes/seconds
format.
Example: Enter 06:01:01 p.m. as 18.1.1.
9. The red [Write] button is the lower right corner in the [PT Settings] tab. The write
operation is not needed because the time and date settings will be enabled
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This completes the procedure required to start the PT for the first time. Now it is
possible to transfer the project data. You can exit the System Menu by pressing
the [Exit] button or you can leave it into System Menu mode.
2.5 How to use System Menu
The system menu can be displayed by pressing two of the four corners of the touch
panel simultaneously. There are many settings in the PT's System Menu. Many of
those are the same as System Settings in the NS-Designer. For more information,
please refer the NS-Series Setup Manual (V083-E1-xx) section 6.
2.6 Communication methods
All PTs have two serial ports. The NS12-TS01(B), NS10-TV01(B), NS8-TV01(B), and
NS5-SQ01(B) also have an Ethernet interface. These communications ports can be
used for the communications methods shown in the table below.
Communications
ports Supported communications methods
Serial port A
- 1:1 NT Link
- 1:N NT Link (See note.)
- For connecting the NS-Designer or Bar Code Reader.
Serial port B
- 1:1 NT Link
- 1:N NT Link (See note.)
- For connecting the NS-Designer or Bar Code Reader.
Ethernet interface - FINS communications
- For connecting the NS-Designer.
Note NT Link can be set on either normal or high-speed communications.
Note NT Link 1:N may only be configured for 1 serial port.
The following three communications methods can be used to transfer data between
the PT and NS-Designer (computer). The data can be project data or system data.
The meaning of the Systems Data in described in the Terminology chapter at the end
of this manual.
Serial communications
Screen data (project data) can be transferred by simply connecting a cable between
the computer and PT. Serial communications does not require settings such as those
used for Ethernet. The baud rate, however, is not as fast as Ethernet.
Ethernet
The speed is faster than serial transfer and screens can be transferred from a remote
location (via the network). The communications parameters must be set on the PT,
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Memory Card
By using a memory card, screen data can be transferred faster than with Ethernet.
Before using Memory Card functions, please read more specific instructions
from NS-Series Setup Manual (V083-E1-xx), section 3-6 or NS-Series Operation
Manual (V074-E1-xx). First the data has been transferred from NS-Designer to the
Memory Card. By turning ON pin 6 of the DIP-switch and using a startup program the
PT is set to read screen data from a Memory Card.
Note System data can only be transferred using a Memory Card.

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How to create a simple screen
The following instructions will explain how to make a small project with the NS-
Designer software. Next sections will explain how to simulate the project and how to
download it to the PT.
3.1 Creating a New Project
Start the NS-Designer program. Before creating screens, you need to create a project,
which will contain the screens.
1, 2, 3… 1. Create a new project.
Select [File] - [New Project]
2. Specify the PT model and System Version.
Select the right model and system version click on [OK] button
3. Choose the screen creating procedure.
Select [New Screen] and click on [OK] button
4. New screen opens:

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3.2 Project & Screen properties
Make a parameter setting of the project.
1, 2, 3… 1. Select - [Settings] - [Project properties].
2. Set a title for the project. This can be anything.
Set a number of labels. Screens can contain several languages.
Project Properties is the only place to specify different languages.
This setting will affect the whole project.
(1) Click of [Switch Label] tab
(2) Set the number of languages (e.g. "2") for [No. of labels]
(3) Set first language for [Label Name] of [Switch No. 0]
(4) Set second language for [Label Name] of [Switch No. 1]
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Note Maximum number of languages is 16 !
The macro execution conditions can be set in the [Macro] tab. This
should be ignored at this time.
The PT’s system language can be changed in the [Select
Language] tab (Japanese or English).
3. Click on [OK] button. Confirmation dialog will be displayed. Click
on “Yes”.
4. Save the project.
(1) Create a new folder
(2) Input a file name
(3) Click on [Save] button
5. Confirmation dialog will be displayed. Click on [Yes to all] button.
6. The screen will be closed when saving a project. Dialog box to
open a screen will be displayed automatically. Open the screen
again by clicking on [OK] button.
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7. Select [Settings] - [Screen Properties] or right-click on the screen
and select [Screen Properties] in the pop-up menu.
8. The Screen Property window will appear.
(1) Screen title can be input in the [Title] tab.
(2) Screen size settings are in the [Size/Pop-up] tab.
The Screen type can be Normal or Pop-up Screen. You can
check the "Use as Pop-up Screen" if you want the screen to be
displayed on top of the current screen. Note that the first screen
should be normal screen so do not check this option at this time!
9. Click on the [Background/Others] tab. Then click on the [Set
Color…] button.
1
2
Check this if you
want to use these
settings also in
the future.
Use a screen as
a pop-up screen
with this option.

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(1) Background color can be set in the [Color Setting] window.
(2) Macro execution condition can be set in the [Macro] tab (refer
the Macro Reference Manual).
(3) Click on [OK] button when settings are made.
3.3 Explanation of NS Terminal memory
PT (Programmable Terminal) memory is made up of internal memory and system
memory. Both of the memory areas are divided into bit and word sections.
3.3.1 The Internal Memory ($B, $W)
The internal memory in the PT can be read and written by the user. Internal memory
can be allocated as required for settings, such as the communications addresses of
functional objects.
The bit memory in a PT is indicated by $B. The size of this memory is 32,768 bits.
Addresses from $B0 to $B32767 can be read and written by the user. Bit memory is
used to signal pieces of information that indicate ON/OFF status for functional object
addresses and control flags.
The word memory in a PT is indicated by $W. The size of this memory is 32,768
words. Addresses from $W0 to $W32767 can be read and written by the user. Word
memory is used to store all numeral and character string data, including data for
allocated addresses for functional objects. Each word contains 16 bits, but
consecutive words can be used as required for character strings and 32-bit data.
Note Internal memory can not be read and written directly from the host.
3.3.2 The System Memory ($SB, $SW)
System bit memory (indicated by $SB) is used to exchange information between the
host and the PT, such as for controlling the PT and notifying the host of PT status, in
bit units. The system bit memory contains 48 bits with predefined functions.
The system bit memory is listed in the following table:
Address Classification Function
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Address Classification Function
$SB0 Notification Operation signal, pulse
$SB1 Notification Operation signal, always ON
$SB2 Notification Screen switch strobe
$SB3 Control System Menu prohibit
$SB4 Reserved
$SB5 Notification Numeral and character input detection
$SB6 Control Backlight brightness adjustment, high
$SB7 Control Backlight brightness adjustment, middle
$SB8 Control Backlight brightness adjustment, low
$SB9 Control Backlight Control (Screen Saver Control)
$SB10 Control Backlight flashing control
$SB11 Notification Backlight status
$SB12 Control Continuous buzzer
$SB13 Control Short intermittent buzzer
$SB14 Control Long intermittent buzzer
$SB15 Reserved
$SB16 Control Port A NT Link priority registration (for 1:N)
$SB17 Control Port B NT Link priority registration (for 1:N)
$SB18 Control Ten key pad display with temporary input
$SB19 Control Prohibit input
$SB20
to $SB23
- Reserved
$SB24 Notification/control Video Capture
$SB25 Control Starts Printing
$SB26 Control Stops Printing
$SB27 Control Test Pattern Printing
$SB28 Control Printer head-cleaning
$SB29 Control Update Printer Status
$SB30 Notification Printer Busy Status
$SB31 Notification Notification of Printer Error
$SB32 Notification/control Alarm/event history initialization
$SB33 Notification/control Alarm/event history save
$SB34 Reserved
$SB35 Notification/control Data log initialization
$SB36 Notification/control Data log save
$SB37 Notification/control Operation log initialization
$SB38 Notification/control Operation log save
$SB39 Control Functional object operation log execution
$SB40 Control Screen switch operation log execution
$SB41 Control Macro operation log execution
$SB42 Notification/control Error log initialization
$SB43 Notification/control Error log save
$SB44 Reserved
$SB45 Control Macro error dialog box display control
$SB46 Notification Macro error notification
$SB47 Notification History or Video Capture processing error flag

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System word memory (indicated by $SW) is used to exchange information between
the host and the PT in word units, such as for controlling the PT and notifying the host
of PT status. The system word memory contains 37 items with predefined functions.
The system word memory is listed in the following table:
Address Classification Function
$SW0 Notification/control Current screen number
$SW1 Notification/control Display pop-up screen 1 number
$SW2 Notification/control Pop-up screen 1 display position (X coordinate)
$SW3 Notification/control Pop-up screen 1 display position (Y coordinate)
$SW4 Notification/control Display pop-up screen 2 number
$SW5 Notification/control Pop-up screen 2 display position (X coordinate)
$SW6 Notification/control Pop-up screen 2 display position (Y coordinate)
$SW7 Notification/control Display pop-up screen 3 number
$SW8 Notification/control Pop-up screen 3 display position (X coordinate)
$SW9 Notification/control Pop-up screen 3 display position (Y coordinate)
$SW10 Notification/control Display label number
$SW11 Reserved
$SW12 Reserved
$SW13 Control Password number for input prohibit clear
$SW14 Notification Current time (min, s)
$SW15 Notification Current date and time (day, hour)
$SW16 Notification Current date (year, month)
$SW17 Notification Current day (day of the week)
$SW18 Notification No. of generated alarms and events
$SW19 Notification ID number for generated alarms and events
$SW20 Notification ID number for cleared alarms and events
$SW21 Notification Alarm/event ID when alarm/event object macro executed
$SW22 Reserved
$SW23 Notification Macro execution error number
$SW24 Notification Macro error screen number
$SW25 Notification Macro error object ID number
$SW26 Notification Error macro execution timing
$SW27 Control Offset value for index I0
$SW28 Control Offset value for index I1
$SW29 Control Offset value for index I2
$SW30 Control Offset value for index I3
$SW31 Control Offset value for index I4
$SW32 Control Offset value for index I5
$SW33 Control Offset value for index I6
$SW34 Control Offset value for index I7
$SW35 Control Offset value for index I8
$SW36 Control Offset value for index I9

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3.4 System Settings
The setting in here assumes that you are going to use serial port A with PT at the first
time.
1, 2, 3… 1. Select [Settings]- [System Setting].
2. [System Setting] dialog is displayed.
In the [PT] tab there are a few settings, which can be left to
default. Screen Saver function can be set to "OFF" or "Display
Erased" and then start-up time can be between 1…255 minutes.
3. [Initial] tab includes settings for initial screen, system memory and
video input. You can use the default settings. Section 3-3
includes the explanation of system memory. By clicking the
[System Memory List] button, the memory list window will open.
There are four pages of fixed system memory settings. By
selecting check boxes, the desired system bits and words can be
activate and will be written to specified addresses (e.g. to the PLC
memory).